Three death notices in Westminster area obituary page
Ira E. Dorsey Jr 74 of Tampa Florida died Tuesday at Tampa General Hospital after a two week hospital stay. Survived by wife Nellie Lee a daughter Mildred D. Stull and son E Lee Dorsey with five grandchildren. Funeral details set at Myers Funeral Home Westminster. Lester A Unger 77 of Thurmont died Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Retired after 50 years at Hammaker Memorials, survived by three sons and grandchildren. services at Creager Funeral Home Saturday. Mrs Katherine Elizabeth Thomas widow of L Clarke Thomas died Tuesday at Frederick Nursing Center. Survived by son Austin Clarke Thomas and five great grandchildren. Mass of Resurrection at St John’s Church Friday. interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Dorsey JR
Ira E. Dorsey
Harbor View
Tampa
Fla
Tampa General Hospital
Nellie Lee Dorsey
Westminster
Florida
Ellicott City
Ira E
Susan Sommerville Dorsey
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Westminster United Methodist
Lester
Unger
Lester A. Unger
Thurmont
Morris Unger
Mineral Wells
Tex
Creager Funeral Home
George A. Halteman
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Katherine E. Thomas
Katherine Elizabeth Thomas
L. Clarke Thomas
Austin Clarke Thomas
East Third Street
Frederick Nursing Center
Adamstown
Thomas L
Thomas
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
Washington, D.C
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin and
The
Catholic Daughters
MLA Etchison and Son Funeral Home
East Church Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Clifford L. Yingling
Clifford Lindaman Yingling
Union Bridge
Carroll County General Hospital
Wilson Funeral Home
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. Ward Kerrigan
East Main St
John King
New St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Brute Council
Knights of Columbus
Clyde Byler
Harry Otterson
Francis Brewer
Guy A. Baker Jr
William Topper
Harold Davis
Francis X, Elder
American Legion of
Burnice B
Slagle
Burnice B. Slagle
Lisbon
Sinai Hospital
Baltimore
Waltz Funeral Home
Liberty Road
Winfield
Floyd N. Cooper
Lisbon United
Charlotte Beachley
Richard Beachley
Middletown
Reformed Church of
George H. Klinefelter
Michael Tabor
John Barker
Richard Brandenburg
Charles Brandenburg
Austin Marker
Emory Hargett
Reformed Cemetery
Gladhill Funeral Home
Rubin Filmore Hann
M. R. Etchison and Son
Merlin E. Garber
Frederick
University dorms debate 24 hour coed living at UM campuses
Baltimore AP report says University of Maryland boards hear proposals to end opposite sex visitation limits at College Park and UMBC campuses. Students and parents testify on 24 hour cohabitation while UMBC cites a favorable 300 student trial with minimal disruption and no surge in drugs or sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Board of Regents
College Park
Baltimore County
Regents
Maryland
UMBC
Funeral notices from Union Bridge and nearby towns
Funeral services were held for Clifford Lindaman Yingling of Union Bridge and for J Ward Kerrigan of Emmitsburg with multiple honor guards and interment in local cemeteries. Additional obituaries include Burnice B Slagle of Lisbon, Charlotte Beachley Middletown, Rubin Filmore Hann of Frederick, each with church services, pallbearers, and interment details.
Lon Nol Resigns As Cambodian Premier Amid Illness
Lon Nol, Cambodia's premier since 1969, resigns citing ill health after a stroke and ongoing diabetes and kidney issues. Observers doubt the move is temporary, as Lon Non and parliamentary leaders urge a new government while Lon Nol remains too ill to meet emissaries. A joint resolution may declare him a national hero and army marshal. London dispatch notes Britain’s 1969 school-leaving trends showing over half of state-leavers were older than 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phnom Penh
Permier Lon Nol
Lon Nol
Hawaii
Lon Non
In Tam
National Assembly
Ung Sim
Senate
Cheng Heng
Cambodia
London
Britain
Two Frederick Women Injured In Separate Wrecks
Two Frederick women were injured in separate early morning crashes. Marsha Jean Gillespie 27 of Dill Avenue suffered leg and facial lacerations after her car was struck from behind by Maryland Fire Marshal Top E Barnes Jr on West Patrick Street. Barnes was charged with failure to reduce speed. Gillespie’s car valued at 1200 and Barnes’ at 400. A hearing was set for today. Carolyn Sue Butler 30 of East 13th Street was admitted with a compound nose fracture after swerving to avoid a small animal and striking a light pole on East 13th Street. Butler was charged with negligent operation. A hearing is set for May 10. The damaged light pole was valued at 125 and Butler’s car at 2500. the pole broke in half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Marsha Jean Gillespie
Dill Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Maryland
Top E. Barnes Jr
RFD 10
Donald Travis
Butler
Budget Proposals Shape Frederick County Finances
Frederick County faces shifts in revenue predictions as the General Assembly approves local bills. A Mandel administration plan would let the state assume school construction costs and part of debt service, cutting county expenses. A $1.3 million debt service saving will reflect in the school budget, though regulated in capital accounts. If state design control grows, the county may dispense with a county architect. The county gains a $4.5 million bond authority for land purchases. Metropolitan Commission size increases from three to five, reshaping local oversight. Most requested local bills pass, with few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Mandel
Frederick County
Derr
Board of Public Works
Metropolitan Commission
Zoning Appeals Commit four cases in Clover Hill area
Four zoning cases appear on the docket for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Winchester Room. Thomas V. and Marian L. Pitts seek a 5 foot side yard variance to add a one car garage at 811 Clearfield Road in Clover Hill R-1. Kathrine C. and Eugene R. Wahl request a 9 foot variance from a centerline lot to add a breezeway and two car garage on Indian Springs Road A-1. Letha Harshman and agent Maynard Harshman seek a variance to lot size to build a duplex on a 700 foot lot on Bowers Road north of U.S. 40 A-1. James E. and Bettie J. Bryant seek a dance studio exception for a basement in an R-1 dwelling on Rock Creek Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural
Board of Appeals
Winchester
Thomas V
Marian L. Pitts
Clearfield Road
Cloverhill
Kathrine C
Eugene R. Wahl
Indian Springs Road
Rocky Springs Road
Letha’ Harshman
Maynard Harshman
Bowers Road
U.S. 40
James E
Bettie J. Bryant
Rock Creek Drive
Showers Move Into County Amid Fire Ban Lift
Skies that were sunny this morning give way to afternoon showers, ending the drought and prompting Maryland fire officials to keep a burning ban in place in most counties except Allegany and Garrett. Highs reach the upper 70s today with a 50 percent chance of rain. winds 10 to 15 mph shift NW tonight as temps fall into the upper 40s. Thursday brings cloudy skies and highs in the 60s. showers taper to morning. Tuesday’s high was 76 and overnight low 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Allegany
Garrett
Catoctin View Dedication Set
Frederick Housing Authority chairman William O. Lee will discuss the project history at the dedication of Catoctin View a high rise for the elderly. The informal ceremony Saturday at 11 am will include Mayor Magaha and Nickey Harner with public officials and aging commission hostess Mrs J Arthur Throne. The building at 800 Motter Avenue has 100 low cost units and opened last fall after eight years of planning.
Local hospital notes list surgeries and recoveries
Among The Sick Master Stephen Travis son of Mr and Mrs Don Travis 40 East Seventh St has returned home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mr Philip Beard Walkers ville has undergone major surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Miss Pauline Miller 404 West Second St is recuperating at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery last Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Travis
Don Travis
East Seventh St
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Philip Beard
Walkersville
Pauline Miller
West Second St
Social Security Bill Sets Automatic Hikes
Washington AP Ways and Means Committee approves automatic cost of living increases within a broader Social Security overhaul. The package paves higher widow benefits, extended Medicare for the disabled, and adjusted hospital and premium rules. Estimated $1.5 billion yearly impact from cash benefits. payroll tax rise likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Actor Carroll Naish In Hospital In San Diego
Veteran character actor Carroll Naish aged 71 was reported in fair condition at a San Diego hospital after a severe emphysema attack. He had moved from Beverly Hills for semiretirement and receives oxygen therapy at home. Naish, known for Charlie Chan and films like Annie Get Your Gun and Beau Geste, was rushed to hospital Tuesday in poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
J. Carrol Naish
Naish
Beverly Hills
Beau Geste
Frederick man touts community, faith, and a tiny church
A letter from a Frederick resident extols the air quality and civic warmth of the city. He recounts a positive visit to First Christian Church near Fort Detrick, describing humble members who live by the Bible, frequent Sunday services, midweek meetings, and fellowship breakfasts. He plans to remain in Frederick and signs off hoping to be recognized by strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemont Avenue
Fort Detrick
First Christian Church
Births in Baltimore and Parkville families
Mr and Mrs William H Deckert announce the birth of their first child Rebecca Lynn a daughter born April 16 at St Josephs Hospital Towson. Mrs Deckert is former Mary Lynn Engelbrecht daughter of Mr and Mrs Lincoln D Engelbrecht Fairview Ave. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William H Deckert Jr Parkville and Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Sword announce the birth of their fifth child Christie Lynn first daughter on April 5 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Deckert I
Marven Rd
Baltimore
Rebecca Lynn
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Towson
Deckert
Mary Lynn Engelbrecht
Lincoln D. Engelbrecht
Fairview Avenue
William H. Deckert Jr
Parkville
Kenneth R. Sword
Catoctin Ave
Christie Lynn
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Local church service and community notices
Local items include an annual church service by Junior Fire Co No 2 and Ladies Auxiliary on Sunday April 25 at 10 45 A M at United Church of Christ East Second Street. Card of thanks from Elwood A Smith family for sympathy and kindness during bereavement. Evelyn M Eyler thanks medical staff and ministers for care and prayers. Chippewa Tribe No 19 121st anniversary May 21 at 1 30 P M with fellowship and music. Nursery ad for Piney Cove Gardens offers trees shrubs annuals perennials with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Fire CO. NO. 2
Ladies’ Auxiliary
United Church of Christ
Elwood A. Smith
Smith
Henry
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Evelyn M. Eyler
Improved Order
East 5Th
Ray
Piney Cove Gardens
Rte
Old Frederick Rd
Devilbiss Bridge Rd
Local ads and notices blend into 1971 Middletown scene
A collage of community notices and sales items from Middletown and Frederick County. Burtner's Meats advertises beef options and a phone number, followed by expressions of gratitude to medical staff after a family death. Local fashion and shop promotions appear, with a spaghetti supper benefiting the Middletown High School Boys' Chorus and a rummage sale at Asbury Methodist Church. Garden and nursery services urge planting and maintenance, and area events include a Moyersville Fire Co benefit and a fried chicken supper, plus a car wash fundraiser in Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Methodist Church
All Saints & Court Sts
Republican Women’s Federation of
Frederick County
Estate Auctions and Local Sales in Frederick County Area
Multiple estate auctions and sales announced in Frederick Maryland area with dates in late April and May 1971. Listings include real estate, antiques, modern furniture, household items, and local services. Events occur in Browningsville, Hansonville, Woodsboro, Myersville, and Frederick City regions with auctioneers Trout, Wachter, and Wechter noted among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. James B. Williams
Mary E. B. Williams
Browningsville
Gladhill Rd
Lewisdale Rd
Kemptown
Montgomery Co
Jas. G. Trout Auction & Realty, Inc
Mehrle N. Wachter
Earl C. Putman
Hansonville
Citco Restaurant
Rest Haven Cemetery
Frederick City
U. S
Glenn Trout
William Baker
Ray R. Kline
Woodsboro
Main St
Arnold Rd
Mehrle N. Wechter
Variety of local ads and notices in Frederick
A dense page of classified ads covers flooring carpet remnants and discounts, home improvement services, furniture specials, building bids, and local business offers. It lists KING FLOOR SERVICE INC addresses, R D Hemp & Sons beef sales, Mary Carter Paint Store ads, Donald Gladhill Builder, and various construction and repair services. Also included are a rummage sale by the National Council of Jewish Women, Moose Lodge installation, and a sealed bids notice for a church property with bid deadline details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carroll Naish ‘Fair
Optimist
CBS Heating and A/C Co
Burtner’s Meats
U.S.D.A
Drwis
B. O. Thomas
Lester F. Carter
Clifford J. Machado
Lester G. Carter, Jr
William Stocks
John R. Carter
William F. Carter
Shirley Louise Carter
Old Swimming Pool Rd
Braddock Heights
Glenn L. Everly
Fantastic
van Heusen
Slack Shack
East Street
Monocacy
Middletown High School
Myersville
W. Patrick ST
Gulf
Kehne
Cappello’s Food Market
N. Market Street
Esskay
Hi-C
Heinz’s
U.S. No
R. L. Baugher
Usastratcom
ECTC
Routzahn
Central Meth
Church Rt
New Market
Libertytown
Ernest R. Eccard
Geo, Wm. Smith
Aud
Martin & Martin
Clerks
Clarence Welty
Blue MT. Inn
Mi. S
Mt. Pleasant Community Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Routzahn's
Kenry
Bitzer-Moore
West Patrick St
Frederick Glass Shop
E. Fourth Street
Frederick News-Post Business
Patrick Sweet
King Floor Service, Inc
R. D. Hemp & Sons
Jefferson
Mary Carter
N. Market St
Frederick, Md
Jerry Luanson
Rec
Donald Gladhill
Frank Stauffer
Farmer
James Carmack
National Council of Jewish Women
Court & All Saints Sts
Tod
Stottlemyer Road
Garfield E.U.B
Shepley
S. Market St
D. Lee Keller
Earl E. Ramsburg
Patrick St
ESSO
Bentz & W. Patrick
Garst Paint Center
Johnny Eyler
York
Ecker
Frederick News-Post
East Patrick Street
Fiberglas
CBS Insulating CO
Shepliy
Market St
Woodrow
Bill) Anderson
Frederick News
Olympic Delivery Service
Niowspa
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